International Calling Wizard – Ooma Home Phone Review

Writing reviews is not something that I do often but I feel compelled to spread the news about Ooma, especially for international travelers. After moving from the USA to New Zealand nearly a year ago I looked at several options for international calling plans including other Internet-based services. I was skeptical initially about Ooma but two of my friends highly recommended it. I’m glad that I listened to them. Choosing a phone number from the locale in the USA where I have most of my contacts has allowed simple dialing and I have used Ooma exclusively for international calls now for eight months. Since calls are placed using a local USA number it is very easy for people to return calls without any special dialing. There are no international charges or fees, and the quality of the calls are crystalline (at least as clear as when I’m in the USA using the local phone service there) with no calls being dropped. I do all of my calls off the Ooma app on an iPhone which works perfectly using either Wi-Fi or data on my local cell plan. Compared to other proprietary apps this one uses battery storage sparingly, so extended calls for business or to friends doesn’t flatten the battery. This app has made it convenient to use this service just like another line on my phone; the phone rings with a different chime letting me know it’s an Ooma call, I touch the screen to accept the call and I’m speaking to someone on the other side of the world just like they were next door. The value for the cost of the service is tremendous. I’m a very picky, skeptical person and Ooma has provided service well beyond my expectations.
Review by DaddiO' on Ooma Home Phone.